Two masses of m1 and m2 (m1>m2) have equal kinetic energies. Which mass will have greater momentum?

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P=√2mEifEareequalthenP∞√m

i.e. heavier body will possess greater momentum.
=>body with mass m1 will have higher momentum As m1>m2
here E - Kinetic Enrgy, P-momentum

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Two masses of m1 and m2 (m1>m2) have equal kinetic energies. Which mass will have greater momentum?

P=√2mEifEareequalthenP∞√m i.e. heavier body will possess greater momentum. =>body with mass m1 will have higher momentum As m1>m2 here E - Kinetic Enrgy, P-momentum

P=√2mEifEareequalthenP∞√m

i.e. heavier body will possess greater momentum.
=>body with mass m1 will have higher momentum As m1>m2
here E - Kinetic Enrgy, P-momentum